MBP No longer boots up

I have a 17" MBP (late 2007 model), that for the most part has run flawlessly for most of the last 2+ years that I have had it. This morning I went to restart the system, and it did not come back up.
When I press the power button, it will very briefly flash on, you can hear a hard drive (or fan) spin up, but it last well under a second before shutting down again. It does not do this every time, 90% of the time, any interaction with the power button is ignored and nothing happens.
There was no software upgrade from the last reboot, so I am guessing I am looking at some sort of a hardware issue. Anyone familiar with this quick shut down symptom?
Thanks.

is this possible the defective video card issue?
The only way to know for sure is print out the article MacBook Pro: Distorted video or no video issues . The affected computers were manufactured between approximately *May 2007 and September 2008.* Show article to the Apple Store or an AASP. They will run the necessary diagnostic tests & will inform you if your qualify for free repairs.

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